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2024 MAL Anime Watching Challenge Updates (2024-03-18)
I just found out that the subbed version of Rail Romanesque 2 is hard to come by. It’s not just because it’s unlicensed, but it’s also because not…
A Sign of Affection – 09 – Laid-Back Mini-Glamp
While still primarily a shoujo romance, this week’s Sign offered up a heaping helping of iyashikei goodness, and not just because most of it took place during a camping trip.…
Tell Me Lies: Just because you bring a toxic relationship to light doesn’t mean you should write 370 pages about it and expect me to like it
Hi friends, I hope you’re all doing well! Today I wanted to kick off the new year’s resolution on me reading more books by doing a book review…
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 18
By Fujino Omori and Suzuhito Yasuda. Released in Japan as “Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darou ka?” by GA Bunko. Released in North America…
126 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 1
It is horror season on our book club podcast, so it is horror manga time! Today’s manga is about a pet shop in Chinatown, where the mysterious manager…
Summer Ghost
By James L. Perkins. After working as an illustrator and character designer on light novels, manga and anime features such as the gut-punching and emotional I Want to…
This Misato Katsuragi Figure Is Amazing
Just because I want a mommy gf doesn't mean I don't have a motherly figure in my life. Also, I don't really see the problem if people who…
Being Born Again in Tearmoon Empire
Mia is an exceptional princess—and not just because she’s reincarnated back to her 12-year-old self after being parted from her head, Marie Antoinette-style, courtesy of Guillotine-san. She’s also…
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Vol. 3
By Sasara Nagase and Mitsuya Fuji. Released in Japan as “Yarinaoshi Reijō wa Ryūtei Heika o Kōryaku-chū” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America by Cross Infinite…
The Sorceress' Revolt: Kobiji's Story - Part 1 Chapter 3
The Sorceress' Revolt Author: Toriumi Jinzō Translator: Ainikki the Archivist Kobiji's Story Part One: The Way of Shattering…
Anime Like The Dreaming Boy is a Realist
Wataru Sajo has been deeply in love with his classmate Aika Natsukawa for years. He persistently pursued her with the hopes of mutual love until one day he
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, The Dreaming Boy is a Realist, Masamune-kun's Revenge, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Oreshura
Popcorn Pulse 205: Arthur’s Phallus
Ok, look. You see that sword over there? Yeah, the one stuck in that rock? Go over there and give it a little tug and come right back…
Summer 2023 – what I’ve been watching (non seasonal)
Just because I’m not watching anything seasonal (beyond my beloved Mix), that doesn’t mean I’m not watching anything. So, I thought I’d run down what I have been watching j…
Balls to the Wall Anime: Why These Shows NEED More Love
Just because an anime doesn't have an award winning story, doesn't mean its not a masterpiece. Music: Star Trash - CORRUPTED FILES https://startrashmusic.bandcamp.com/track/corrupted-files ⋆。°✩ASTRO★NEET⋆˚☆˖° #anime #flcl #gurrenlagann
[Review] Kuroshitsuji OVA: Book of Murder
I should be sleeping because I have to go to work tomorrow but you know what the problem is with turning nocturnal? It’s HARD getting back to a…
AI no Idenshi – 05
「調律」 (Chouritsu) "Tuning" Just because we can do something, doesn’t mean we necessarily should.
Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters!, Vol. 1
By KAYA and Naru. Released in Japan as “Tensei Shōjo wa Mazu Ippo kara Hajimetai: Mamono ga Iru toka Kiitenai!” by MF Books. Released in North America by…
Final Fantasy XVI Review – Greatness Marred by Shallowness
Final Fantasy as a series has going on for like 35 years now. It had many successes over the years. Some which were more experimental than others. Like…
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Vol. 2
By Sasara Nagase and Mitsuya Fuji. Released in Japan as “Yarinaoshi Reijō wa Ryūtei Heika o Kōryaku-chū” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America by Cross Infinite…
Episode 84: 06: Again with the Juices
In this episode of Boku No Stop! we discuss episodes 11-12 of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Content Warnings: implied torture, weirdly-edited voyeuristic masturbation, death by suffocation Folks, I…
Top List Review: Anime Trending Week 10
I don’t understand why people think just because Oshi no Ko is in fifth place, that suddenly means it’s falling off. Who looks to Anime Trending for an accurate view…
Anime Like Skip and Loafer
In order to pursue a career in politics to make a positive change for Japan, Mitsumi leaves her rural town to go to high school in Tokyo. While…
Honey and Clover, Horimiya, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, O Maidens in Your Savage Season, Skip and Loafer
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen Episode 6
Really, Demon Slayer? ON MOTHER'S DAY??? YOU MADE ME WATCH THIS ON MOTHER'S DAY???? I already knew about Genya's backstory, but just like with Rengoku's death, just because…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Anime Like Insomniacs After School
Every night, Ganta Nakami is overtaken by insomnia that leaves him grumpy during the day. However, he happens across the easygoing Isaki Magari from his class
Asteroid in Love, Call of the Night, Horimiya, March Comes in Like a Lion, Skip and Loafer
News Update - Tue, 2 May 2023
Revenger, Son of Revenge. And father to Revengest, I guess. Anyway, Julian returns with a review for Revenger, a show she finds a bit middle of the bloody road,…
My Hero Academia Season 6: My Hero Apocalypse
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and if there were ever a show to go plus ultra, it’d be this one! And that’s not…
Tangle x Cast 12: Walking by Faith Through the Chunin Exams
The arc that properly introduced us to the amazing cast of Naruto characters is still a great watch today, and not just because of its action and humor.…
Isekai Trash Worth Treasuring | The Eminence in Shadow
Sponsored by ZenMarket. Signup for free and shop from Japan: http://bit.ly/41Egz8Q Just because an anime is trash, doesn't mean it can't be great. The Eminence in Shadow shows…
Buying Something Just Because it’s Kawaii!
Buying something just because it’s cute, but you have no real use or need for it. Buying something just because you like the packaging, even though you have…
Attack On Titan Hot Take?
Just because the guy is in a meat suit doesn't make it less of a mech, it's just now a Kronenberg machine. Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oilTNNZzNQ&ab_channel=GreatDays
Large Animals of Ars #02 — Smelly Men
Sure. That can be his thing. Why not? Impressions: Between this and Northern War, it sure is a day for mediocre fantasy adventure. I feel like this…
Fired Dark Knight #01 — Cheat Powers Included
That's not how you hold a shield. Another six premiere day. Probably going to take this one a little more gradual, just because by the time I…
Mega Moose #20 — Bart’s Badlands
Just because it's the apocalypse is no reason not to properly plate food. Impressions: Boy, the stalker twins really went native in a hurry. They're already rushing…
“Just Because” and the language of youth
Scattered thoughts regarding the prominence of SMS communication chat bubbles in the 2017 anime “Just Because”
Chainsaw Man Will Be Too Popular? 🗑️DUMPSTER DIVE🗑️
Is Chainsaw Man going to wind up like Attack On Titan or My Hero Academia, and be hated just because it's popular? Phooey. I'm sure that NEVER happens…
15 Romance Anime Series Where They Go From Friends to Lovers
While there is certainly something charming about two people falling in love at first sight, typically the best romances start with the characters
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Tamako Market, Adachi and Shimamura, Anonymous Noise, Lovely Complex
Spy X Family – 6 [Uncle the Private Tutor]
Welcome everyone, to a late episode of SpyXFamily! You may have noticed a few things being late recently, well that’s just because a lot of reviews are comin…
Author Journey (October 24, 2022)
Well, that was the most productive week I’ve had in a while. I watched anime, read manga, listened to audiobooks, and wrote more words in a week than…
Help Us Decide: Old Theme or New
I have a habit of sticking to the old, the tried and true. But doing so just because it’s comforting isn’t always a good choice. But neither is…
Manga Pulse 478: 100 Deaths
Like a little white rabbit, we’re late. But that’s just because we prefer it raw rather than wrapped. Caseless bratwurst is the tastiest and don’t let the haters…
Summer Time Render #23 — Into the Upside Down
We're somehow missile surfing, and I'm fine with that. A little slow this morning just because of an early obligatory vet checkup, but I am out of…
30 Actually Satisfying Short Anime Series You Can Finish in a Day
Well, if you worked hard enough, technically you can watch most anime series in a day. However, just because you can wedge 48 episodes into a day doesn't
Charlotte, Katanagatari, Kiznaiver, Devilman, Kids on the Slope
Lessons Learned: I’m Not a Daily Blogger
Do you all ever reread the stuff you write? I feel like I always do that. Not just because I sometimes need a refresher on what I’ve written…
Anime Series Like My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex
In middle school, two bookish kids met in the library, bonding over books, and eventually dating. However, as time went on, the small annoyances began to
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki, Citrus, Domestic Girlfriend, Eromanga Sensei, Kaguya-sama: Love is War
I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss Novels 2 & 3
While the first volume was a complete story in and of itself, the following two entries prove that just because Aileen got the guy doesn't mean that her…
Vermeil in Gold #01 — Spontaneous Masturbation
Yeeeeah, this was exactly as bad as the promos made it out to be. Impressions: I think the nail in the coffin was when the pink haired…
Hanime on Analysis: My Thoughts and Analysis on Every Jojo
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and welcome to a special Hanime on Analysis. And it isn’t just because it’s Jojune and therefore related…
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Vol. 16
By Dojyomaru and Fuyuyuki. Released in Japan as “Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki” by Overlap Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean McCann.…
Chapter 20 - Break out the Ivermectin (5/16/2022)
We went a bit long on this one, but that's just because we were having too much fun.This week's show and tell is Kiseiju (寄生獣) AKA Parasyte by…
This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For May 9-15
Just because Golden Week is over it doesn't mean fun is over. This week, Tokyo is sparkling with life as the city prepares itself for famous shrine festivals,…